Browse Category: Anti-Aging
Published: February 28, 2008
You’ve probably seen the television commercials and magazine advertisements promoting anti-aging products and tactics, from magic skin creams and cosmetics to plastic surgery and laser therapy. Some guarantee immediate results while others promise to completely reverse your signs of aging. But do these options really deliver your own personal fountain of youth?
Published: April 03, 2008
Were you watching the ABC network the other night? On Tuesday, April 1, ABC aired a special which featured the issue of aging. The question was raised – is it possible to live to 150 years old? Really - living to 150? Was it some sort of April Fool’s Day special? It’s no joke. The latest research points to the possibility of humans living longer, healthier and ultimately happier lives – perhaps even to the ripe young age of 150.
Published: August 05, 2008
What tactics do you use to fight aging? Eating right? Exercise? Plastic surgery? While it’s impossible to stop the aging process completely (even with plastic surgery), it is possible to slow it down and decrease its impact on the way you look and feel. And if you haven’t heard, now you can add red wine to the list of things that can help slow down the aging process! New research has revealed that resveratrol, a natural compound commonly found in red wine, grapes, and pomegranates can help combat the effects of aging.
Published: August 07, 2008
A recent report from CBS News states that the number of suicide deaths in the elderly has dramatically increased in Japan. The overall number of suicides recorded in 2007 was 33,093, which is a 2.9 percent increase and is considered the second-highest annual tally ever on record. So why the dramatic increase? Let’s look at the reasons behind the suicide epidemic in Japan.
Published: October 02, 2008
How many times have you heard the phrase, “the only two certainties in life are death and taxes”? Probably more times than you can count! But what if you could take steps to cheat death just a bit and extend your life, all without too much hassle or effort? Wouldn’t you do it? Well, get ready . . . we’ve got five easy ways to add years to your life.
Published: October 09, 2008
You may have tried to delay the aging process by taking good care of your health, exercising regularly, and eating healthily. But often that’s just not enough to stop the signs of aging – wrinkles in particular – from staking a claim on your face. Some people have turned to popular treatments, such as Botox injections, to help erase those wrinkles. But at what cost? A recent petition put forth by The Public Citizen Health Research Group indicates that Botox may be fatal. Keep reading for the lowdown on this potentially harmful anti-aging option . . .
Published: October 10, 2008
Staying fit is important at any age, but as you get older, you need to keep your body active and your muscles strong to stave of age-related declines. And while you may not be able to lift the heavier weights or run as far as you did in your youth, you must keep moving and stick to a regular fitness routine to strengthen your immune system and make it easier to recover from illnesses.
Published: November 03, 2008
The word that is heard over and over when it comes to living longer is ANTIOXIDANTS . . . and the more the better! But there are other age-fighting nutrients that also help. Starting to eat foods that have anti-aging properties now will benefit you in the long run in reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and the overall aging process. Let’s take a look at five foods you should be eating to fight the effects of time.
Published: November 17, 2008
Shilajit is perhaps the most potent rejuvenator and anti-aging substance ever known to mankind. Attributed with many magical properties Shilajit is found predominately in Himalayan regions.
Published: November 04, 2008
Is it possible to stop the hands of time? The idea is certainly appealing, especially as you start to notice how the passing of time impacts your body . . . both inside and out. Those effects are more noticeable the longer you live, and as a whole, individuals are living longer now than previous generations.
